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Putin threatens to deploy nuclear-capable missiles if US does the same
Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is known for saber-rattling, said he’ll deploy nuclear capable missiles if the United States stations hypersonic and long-range weapons in Germany. At the NATO summit in July, the U.S. and Germany announced the American military will deploy weapons capable of hitting Russian territory to Germany starting in 2026. A joint… -
Congress still trying to figure out how to reduce wasteful military spending
It’s no secret the United States spends extraordinary sums on the military. Congress approved an $824 billion budget for the Pentagon for 2024. However, not all that money goes to good use. “How much do you think the Air Force pays for this bag of bushings?” Rep. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., asked Air Force Secretary Frank… -
Rep. Wexton who lost ability to speak delivers speech with AI
Rep. Jennifer Wexton, D-Va., lost her ability to speak within the last year due to Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) but she is now able to use her own voice again. On Thursday, July 25, she gave a speech on the House floor, but it was different — it was played with artificial intelligence (AI). When… -
House leaves DC for August recess with 13 more work days before election
The House of Representatives took its final vote of the week at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 25. Members then ran out to their cars to hop on a plane and go home for August recess. The representatives left without finalizing appropriations bills for fiscal year 2025. Now, members will have to pass a continuing… -
‘The Paul Revere of Hamas?’: VP Harris, Dems condemn pro-Hamas protesters
“Despicable,” “unpatriotic,” “abhorrent.” That is how Vice President Kamala Harris described the burning of an American flag and spray painted pro-Hamas messages in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, July 24. The protests took place while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was addressing a joint session of Congress. “How ironic as the prime minister was talking about… -
‘Fort Netanyahu’: Protesters burn US flag outside heavily secured Capitol
Thousands of protesters marched along the Capitol security perimeter on Wednesday, July 24. The protesters hoped to send Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a message: He shouldn’t be allowed to speak before Congress. “Netanyahu does not speak in the name of Jews of the United States and any Jews worldwide,” said Rabbi Naftuli Flohr, a member… -
Speaker Johnson distances himself from Republicans calling VP Harris a DEI hire
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., distanced himself from House Republicans who called Vice President Kamala Harris a diversity, equity and inclusion hire. Johnson instead said the election is about policies, not personalities. “This is not personal with regard to Kamala Harris and her ethnicity or her gender have nothing to do with this whatsoever,” Johnson… -
Cheatle made false statements about FBI’s assassination investigation: Green
House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Mark Green, R-Tenn., said former Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle made false statements to him about the FBI’s investigation into the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. According to Green, Cheatle told him the FBI was prohibiting her from talking to her own people because of the ongoing investigation. When… -
Comer, Raskin call on Secret Service Director Cheatle to resign
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle did not instill confidence in her leadership during a hearing on Capitol Hill Monday, July 22. Members on both sides of the aisle called on her to resign or be fired for her agency’s failure to stop the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. “It is my firm belief,… -
Netanyahu’s address to Congress to bring protest, possible arrests
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will address a joint session of Congress on Wednesday, July 24. It’s a bipartisan invitation from leadership in both the House and Senate. While leaders are on the same page, this is a very controversial speech amongst rank-and-file members. “I want you to know that there’s a number of Democrats… -
Biden’s COVID diagnosis coincides with continued calls to exit race
President Joe Biden was slow and feeble as he made his way down the steps of Air Force One on Wednesday, July 17. The White House said the 81-year-old is experiencing a “general malaise” after testing positive for COVID-19. He is now scheduled to self isolate in Delaware, rather than campaign. The bad news is… -
65% of Democrats want Biden to drop out: Poll
A new poll found that 65% of Democrats want President Joe Biden to end his campaign and allow his party to select a new nominee. The AP-NORC poll, conducted July 11-15, gives insight into the discontent many Americans have with their presidential choices this November. Former President Donald Trump doesn’t fare much better, according to… -
Senate could vote to expel Menendez after guilty verdict
The Senate may move to expel Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., now that a jury found him guilty of 16 charges, including bribery, extortion, obstruction of justice and conspiracy. The Senate Ethics Committee announced it will complete its investigation into Menendez promptly and consider the full range of disciplinary actions. The committee immediately opened an investigation…
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